Sharon Lim, She/Her/Hers
Hello! My name is Sharon Lim and I'm in my fourth year of the Health Sciences program at McMaster University, minoring in Mental Health, Addiction and Society.
I decided to join CityLAB to extend beyond the 'McMaster bubble' and learn about what's happening in the City of Hamilton. Initially, I had no idea what to expect (especially since we hadn't been in-person for the past year due to COVID-19), but CityLAB has far surpassed my expectations in every possible way! It has opened my eyes to the wonderful aspects of Hamilton, like its rich history and biodiversity, as well as the points of contention and contemporary issues faced by the community, like gentrification and the incoming LRT. It has been an amazing learning opportunity (and a ton of fun) to work with students from various disciplines, community leaders, and city staff. I have gained so much insight into how the city operates and how I can positively contribute to Hamilton through community engagement.